12.

One of the most contemporary issues that receive concerns from various parts of the world is the
increasing gap between the rich and the poor. Some people hold hold the view that giving assistance to
miserable should be encouraged. My view on this matter is that the rich fulfills crucial functions of
mitigating this gap. This issue should be taken into consideration before a final decision is come to.

First and foremost, the benefits of helping other people from the rich should not be overlooked. To
begin with. A huge number of affluent people often grasp an opportunity to donate their money to the
impoverished and the community, which makes profound contributions to sustainable economic growth.
Take Bill Gates as a prime example, as a philanthropist, he has not only spent a great deal of his money
on charitable activities but also offered donations to help many rural children who cannot access to
academic studies. Another example is a Vietnamese group called Vin Group that has improved the air
quality of many streets in Vietnam by providing a range of electric buses as they want the people in
Vietnam to have a better living standard.

On the other hand, helping the poor might have adverse impacts on individuals and the whole society.
The poor will depend on the help of the rich. Therefore, they have no goals in life and are easily lure by
bad friends due to a sense of curiosity, which could unintentionally launch them onto the path of anti-
social behaviors. This point has some merits on the surface. Nonetheless, wealthier people also play
another vital role in giving much inspirations and influences on people who are making efforts to reach
their goals. To be more specific, the hope of being rich raises more awareness among young graduates
who want to seek for their well-paid jobs with a better living condition after graduation.

In conclusion, despite the downsides, assistance to the poor should be greatly appreciated on account of
various benefits it brings to the society. Therefore, only when the government and individuals make
concerted efforts could human life become better.

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One of the most contemporary issues that receive concerns from various parts of the world is the impacts of
human activities on plants and animals. Some people hold the view that it is too late to do anything about this
problem while the others contend that some feasible solutions could be suggested. This issue should be taken
into consideration before a final decision is come to (reached).

On the one hand, nothing can be done to tackle environmental problems caused by human activities. To begin
with, the demand for luxurious products such as leather belts, shoes, leather jackets, clothes, and products
that are made by animal skin or any other parts has been climbing. Therefore, illegal animal hunting increases
dramatically, which culminates in the extinction of rare animals. In addition, the global warming leads to polar
ice melting, leading to the rising level of the oceans. Hence millions of acres of land are submerged in or
salinized by sea water, which reduces the area for fresh water plants to grow.
On the other hand, to avoid this problem exacerbating, some reasonable steps could be implemented. Firstly,
it is high time the government launched a nationwide birth-control policy in order to mitigate overpopulation.
Secondly, it is highly desirable that cutting-edge technologies should be applied to put a curb on the high level
of environmental contamination and make used water recyclable. Thirdly, it would be a worthwhile if public
awareness of the importance of environmental preservation were greatly heightened by attending green
campaigns or harsh penalties such as pecuniary and imprisonment for those who are intentionally involved in
environmental degradation.

In conclusion, human activities could result in several serious consequences which require immediate
attention. Therefore, only when the authorities and citizens make concerted efforts could human standards of
living be enhanced